5 Countries with the Longest Working Hours in the World

2. United Arab Emirates

Average Hours per Week: 50.9

Work opportunities in the UAE have risen with an 8% increase in new jobs compared to Q4 2023. This growth is fueled by the inflated demand for real estate, digital, data, and AI, with the real estate sector alone witnessing an impressive 11% increase in job opportunities. Across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the demand for digital, data, and AI talents has increased. Moreover, the UAE’s economic prospects also remain promising as there is a projected GDP growth of 4.2% in 2024 and 5.2% in 2025.